Sylvester Stallone

as Robert 'Rocky' Balboa

Talia Shire

as Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino

Burt Young

as Paulie Pennino

Carl Weathers

as Apollo Creed

Burgess Meredith

as Mickey Goldmill

Thayer David

as George 'Miles' Jergens

Joe Spinell

as Tony Gazzo

Jimmy Gambina

as Mike